The House of Medici Book Summary and Study Guide

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A good account of this dominant Renaissance Italian family who produced queens, princes and popes. Although the book is written in a scholarly manner, it nevertheless can be read and understood by most people.Click here to see the rest of this review

The review of this Book prepared by Robert A. Guisepi Ph.d

Chapter Analysis of The House of Medici

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Kind Of History

Time of history: - 1000-1600 AD
History of a people? - Yes
Nationality? - Italian
Largely political history? - Yes

Setting

Writing Style

How much gore? - 2 ()
How fast-paced is the book? - 3 ()
Accounts of torture and death? - moderately detailed references to deaths
Book makes you feel... - in awe
How much focus on stories of individuals? - Focuses mostly on history of key players
Is this a kid's book? - Ages 16-Adult
Pictures/Illustrations? - None
Maps necessary? - Maps not in sufficient detail
Length of book - 450 pages+
How much emphasis on small details? - 4 ()